Sako 90 Reviews/experiences

[MtnHawker]

Hi all,

Was hoping to hear from Sako 90 owners about your experiences with the rifle. I'm considering ordering a 223 through Eurooptic/Sako select and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the wait or if I should just grab a Tikka now and be done with it. I've always wanted a Sako and now have the opportunity if I can find the patience.

I've read/watched a few reviews where the rifles were picky in regards to ammo preferences with some rifles having accuracy issues (1.5-2moa which would be unacceptable to me for the cost of the rifle). Would love to hear personal experiences from owners on here on how their rifles shoot.

It appears the ejection issues the 85 suffered have been resolved, however some owners are experiencing feeding issues. Have any of you had feeding issues? If so, which model/caliber is it occurring on?

Appreciate any feedback! Feel free to post pics! They're a good looking rifle!

 

[eLightfoot]

I have two of them. Unfortunately I haven’t shot them enough to give an informed analysis. I really like the action and magazines. Only issue I’ve had is loading 5 rounds in the mag and having a difficult time opening the bolt. It cycles but takes a little umpff to get that first one.
I have a 243 I haven’t shot yet and a 6.5creed that I am changing to a 6dasher. Building new stocks for both and probably changing the 243 to a 22creed. They take tikka barrels

 

[MtnHawker]

I have two of them. Unfortunately I haven’t shot them enough to give an informed analysis. I really like the action and magazines. Only issue I’ve had is loading 5 rounds in the mag and having a difficult time opening the bolt. It cycles but takes a little umpff to get that first one.
I have a 243 I haven’t shot yet and a 6.5creed that I am changing to a 6dasher. Building new stocks for both and probably changing the 243 to a 22creed. They take tikka barrels

Does it dent the casings if you force it? I saw a pic on here of one that did, but can't remember where I saw it. I think that was a 6.5cm too.

Building your own stocks sounds cool. Are you going to bed the actions?

I'm glad the barrels are interchangeable with the Tikka's. I think that was a smart move for multiple reasons.

 

[eLightfoot]

Does it dent the casings if you force it? I saw a pic on here of one that did, but can't remember where I saw it. I think that was a 6.5cm too.

Building your own stocks sounds cool. Are you going to bed the actions?

I'm glad the barrels are interchangeable with the Tikka's. I think that was a smart move for multiple reasons.

No, definitely not denting cases.
Will definitely bed the actions.

Need to glue this up tomorrow. 5 piece English walnut/maple laminate

 

[MtnHawker]

No, definitely not denting cases.
Will definitely bed the actions.

Need to glue this up tomorrow. 5 piece English walnut/maple laminate

Would love to see the finished project! That's pretty slick